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Candelaria, Spain

Canary Islands · Spain

Candelaria is a small city in Canary Islands, Spain with a population of 24,319. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 60°F (16°C).

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
24,319 Population 1,069/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
15.4 in Annual Rain
Atlantic / Canary Timezone
$33,493 Median Income
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Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,493 median income

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Full City Profile

People

Population24,319
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density1,069/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,493

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
Rain15.4 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population24,319
Population Density1,069 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates28.3548°, -16.3727°
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary
Country🇪🇸 Spain
State / ProvinceCanary Islands
Average Temperature60°F (16°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation15.4 inches (391 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$33,493
Median Age44.9 years

About Candelaria

Candelaria is a small city in Spain (Canary Islands) with a population of 24,319. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.4 inches. The timezone is Atlantic/Canary.

Candelaria has a population of 24,319 with a density of 1,069 people per square mile, spread across 22.8 square miles. The median age is 44.9 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

24,319
Total Population
1,069
People / sq mi
44.9yrs
Median Age
15% above Spain avg
22.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Candelaria vs Spain Average

The median household income in Candelaria is $33,493, which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. The area has 1,848 business establishments.

Income: Candelaria vs Spain

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$33,493
55% below Spain avg

Employment & Poverty

Establishments (County)1,848

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Candelaria

Candelaria has an average annual temperature of 20.3°C (69°F). The hottest month is Sep (22.9°C), the coldest is Mar (17.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 163 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18°C / 64°F 15.6° / 22.5° 22.3
Feb 17.9°C / 64°F 15.3° / 22° 15.0
Mar 17.9°C / 64°F 15.6° / 22.3° 20.4
Apr 18.8°C / 66°F 16.2° / 23° 7.8
May 19.7°C / 67°F 17.1° / 24° 7.0
Jun 21°C / 70°F 18.6° / 24.6° 5.9
Jul 22°C / 72°F 19.8° / 25.4° 1.0
Aug 22.8°C / 73°F 20.8° / 26.4° 3.0
Sep 22.9°C / 73°F 20.9° / 26.1° 12.8
Oct 22.4°C / 72°F 19.7° / 26.6° 16.3
Nov 20.9°C / 70°F 18.2° / 25.7° 21.6
Dec 19.3°C / 67°F 16.8° / 23.3° 29.9
Candelaria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 308 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above Spain avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area22.8 sq mi (58.9 km²)
Population Density1,069/sq mi
Coordinates28.3548°N, 16.3727°W
TimezoneAtlantic/Canary

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
60% below Spain avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

112 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Jan 18, 2019.

Jan 18, 2019 33 km NW of Agaete, Spain M4.4 41 km
Mar 15, 2006 Canary Islands, Spain region M4.1 79 km
Mar 22, 1998 26 km ESE of Valverde, Spain M3.9 147 km
May 20, 1990 111 km NNW of Tegueste, Spain M3.9 126 km
Jun 26, 2004 63 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.8 82 km
Jul 8, 1998 34 km W of San Nicolás, Spain M3.7 49 km
Aug 1, 1998 25 km NNE of Gáldar, Spain M3.7 79 km
Feb 16, 1991 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.6 146 km
May 13, 2008 23 km E of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain M3.5 36 km
Mar 24, 1992 52 km N of Buenavista del Norte, Spain M3.4 73 km
Mar 15, 2008 14 km NE of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 106 km
Jul 16, 2004 37 km E of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain M3.4 135 km
Sep 12, 1992 17 km NE of Valverde, Spain M3.4 148 km
Apr 28, 2003 23 km SE of Candelaria, Spain M3.3 24 km
Jun 5, 2000 Canary Islands, Spain region M3.3 38 km
Apr 15, 1999 34 km WSW of San Nicolás, Spain M3.3 60 km
May 16, 1992 34 km WNW of San Nicolás, Spain M3.3 37 km
Jun 21, 2002 32 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 36 km
Jan 19, 1996 87 km N of Tegueste, Spain M3.3 106 km
Jan 31, 2003 27 km ESE of Fasnia, Spain M3.3 30 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1941 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Meteorological 6.0 m — 18 km
2020 VALLE GRAN REY, LA GOMERA ISLAND Meteorological 0.5 m — 98 km
1969 SOUTHWEST IBERIAN Unknown 0.1 m — 15 km
1706 TENERIFE, CANARY ISLANDS Astronomical — — 28 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tenerife (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tenerife Stratovolcano 3,715 m (12,188 ft) 1909 28 km
Gran Canaria Fissure vent(s) 1,950 m (6,398 ft) 40 87 km
La Palma Stratovolcano(es) 2,426 m (7,959 ft) 1971 145 km
Hierro Shield 1,500 m (4,921 ft) 2012 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
March 55°F (13°C) 1.8 in
April 56°F (14°C) 1.2 in
May 58°F (15°C) 0.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 0.5 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in
December 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Candelaria has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 54°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Candelaria

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Alemán — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Príncipe Felipe — — — —
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Santa Ana — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Machado — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria San Isidro — — — —
Escuela Infantil El Rosario — — — —
Colegio Publico de Cuevecitas — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Araya — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Igueste — — — —
Centro de Educación Infantil y Primaria Carmen Álvarez de la Rosa — — — —
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Punta Larga — — — —
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Punta Larga — — — —
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Radio Stations near Candelaria

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Coast FM Tenerife Spain — MP3 192 kbps
COPE Tenerife magazine, noticias MP3 96 kbps
Swing latinos FM — MP3 128 kbps
Onda Cero Tenerife news UNKNOWN
Cadena SER Canarias news MP3 128 kbps
Coast FM Tenerife, Canary Islands — MP3 192 kbps
Gente Radio local news, magazines MP3 128 kbps
Radio Pimienta — MP3
La Diez Capital Radio entrevistas, magazines AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Candelaria

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aloe Lanzarote Museum
Casa de la Castaña
Casa del Carnaval
Casa del Vino
Casa Méndez Fonseca - Casa de los Balcones
Casa Museo "Recuerdos de mi barrio"
Casa Museo "Recuerdos de mi barrio"
Casa museo la Siervita Sor María de Jesús
Casa Museo los Sabandeños
Castillo de San Cristobal
Fundacion Cristino de Vera
La Casona
MCEDOCAM
Museo Arqueológico
Museo de Antropología de Tenerife
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Eduardo Westerdahl
Museo de Arte Sacro
Museo de Artesanía Iberoamericana de Tenerife
Museo de Historia de Granadilla Abona
Museo de Historia de Tenerife
Museo de la Ciencia y el Cosmos
Museo de la Naturaleza y el Hombre
Museo de las Alfombras
Museo del Pescador
Museo Etnográfico de Pinolere
Museo Histórico Militar de Canarias
Museo IES Cabrera Pinto
Museo Lucha Canaria
Museo Municipal de Bellas Artes
Museo Santa Clara de arte sacro
Pirámides de Güímar
Porcelain Museum
Sala de Exposiciones

Libraries in Candelaria

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Archivo Histórico Municipal0.0
Archivo Histórico Municipal0.0
Archivo Histórico Provincial de Santa Cruz de Tenerife0.0
Asociación Cultural Skadix0.0
Asociación Cultural Skadix0.0
Biblioteca Arico Viejo0.0
Biblioteca CajaCanarias0.0
Biblioteca de El Sauzal0.0
Biblioteca de la ESIT0.0
Biblioteca de la ESIT0.0
Biblioteca Edificio Central0.0
Biblioteca Edificio Central0.0
Biblioteca Escolar Municipal Juan Antonio Castellano0.0
Biblioteca General0.0
Biblioteca Histórico Militar de Santa Cruz de Tenerife0.0
Biblioteca Histórico Militar de Santa Cruz de Tenerife0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal de la Matanza0.0
Biblioteca municipal de Las Caletillas0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Federico García Lorca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Federico García Lorca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Fernando del Hoyo y Laura Salazar0.0
Biblioteca Municipal La Corujera0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Tacoronte0.0
Biblioteca Municipal y Salas de Estudio0.0
Biblioteca Pública0.0
Biblioteca Pública del Estado0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal de la Villa de Candelaria0.0
Biblioteca pública Tomás de Iriarte0.0
Biblioteca Viera y Clavijo0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Casa de la Cultura0.0
Ludoteca el Bosque de los Caramelos0.0
Sala de Estudios0.0
Sala de Estudios Isabel Acosta García0.0
The English Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Candelaria

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bitcoin Market Tenerife
Bitcoin Market Tenerife
Centro Comercial San Felipe
Gambian Market
La Rambla Azul
Mercadillo agrícola de La Esperanza
Mercadillo del Agricultor
Mercadillo del Agricultor
Mercadillo del Agricultor
Mercadillo del Agricultor
Mercadillo del Agricultor, el Vino y la Artesanía
Mercadillo del Agricultor, el Vino y la Artesanía
Mercadillo del Agricultor, el Vino y la Artesanía
Mercadillo Municipal de Ravelo
Mercado de La Laguna
Mercado de Nuestra Señora de África
Mercado del Agricultor
Mercado del Agricultor de Fasnia
Mercado La Abejera
Mercado Municipal de Abastos
Mercado Municipal La Estación
Mercatenerife

Hotels in Candelaria

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Catalonia Punta del Rey

Restaurants in Candelaria

71 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

100 Montaditos
Amoremio
Aqui y Ahora
Arepera Garoé
Asador&Grill
Asia
Bar Hamburgesería San José
Bar Restaurante Chigerno
California
Candelaria
Casa Cándido
Casa Jose
Casa Mama Antonia
Casa Olegario
Casa Tato Restaurante
Cofradía de Pescadores
Cofradía La Laguna... Y el mar
Con Limón y Sal
Cosechas
Da'Stefano
Don Pizza
El 48 Taquería
El Bodegón
El Bollullo Oasis
El Carreton
El Clandestino
El Jardin
El Laurel
El Málaga
El Perchero
El Rincón de Pedro
El Rinconcito
El Timon
Fogón Cho Edu
Fujiyama
Fusion Burger
Guachinche Los Rincones
La Barchetta
La Barraca
La Bohème d'Émilie
La Casona del Vino
La Cofradía de Caletillas
La Cofradia de Radazul
La Darsena
La mar
La Tapadera
La Terraza
La Vela
Luz & Sal
Mar y Tierra
Navarro
Oasis
Pizzeria kebab Habibi
Restaurante El Molino
Restaurante el Volcán
Restaurante la Mina
Restaurante Los Parranda III
Restaurante Pizzería Da Canio
Restaurante Plaza
Restaurante Villa Tejinera
Romén
Sol y Luna
Soul pastelería
Taberna Girón
Taberna O Caminero
Taka Tuka
Tapalaria
Tasca Santa Ana
Valhalla
Venecia
Verona

Cafes in Candelaria

24 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Areperia 7 Estrellas
Artadi beach
Bonjour
Cafeteria
Cafetería La Rotonda
Cafetería Mario
Cafetería Neptuno
CerViTapas
Churrería Chocolatería El Guanche
Churrería El Kiosko
Duci
El Rayo cafeteria
Er Boca
Hawaii
Kiosco el Charkito
l'epi
Marytierra
Mi bar
Molinera Paradise
Need you
Pastelería Díaz
Plan Bakery
Table N07
Tu encuentro

Monuments in Candelaria

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iglesia del Socorro

Clinics in Candelaria

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Tecnosana

Dentists in Candelaria

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abora clinic
Cosmodent
La Cuesta candelaria

Veterinaries in Candelaria

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Veterinario El Rosario
Veter Sana

Bus Stations in Candelaria

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estación de Guaguas de Candelaria

Gas Stations in Candelaria

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Disa
Disa
Estación de Servicio Repsol Cred Polígono de Güimar
Estación de Servicio Repsol Volcán de Arafo
PCAN
Plenergy Arafo I
Tgas

Banks in Candelaria

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bancaja
BBVA
Caixabank
Caixabank
Caja de Canarias
Caja Rural
Cajasiete
Santander Bank
Santander Bank

Shopping Malls in Candelaria

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Punta Larga
Centro Comercial Radazul

Gyms in Candelaria

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Impacto gym

Breweries in Candelaria

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Agüita
Agüita
Cervecería La Herradura
Cervecería La Herradura
Cerveza Chutney
Tierra de Perros

Stadiums & Teams in Candelaria

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Candelaria

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna AirportTFNLarge Airport
Tenerife Sur AirportTFSLarge Airport

Treatment Centers in Candelaria

14 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Atlántico
Centro de Especialidades Protésico Sanitarias de Canarias
Centro de Salud Anaga
Centro de Salud La Laguna
Centro Phisioterapiya Canaris
Clínica Darias
Consultorio Local Afur
Eva fertility clínics
Fisioterapia 5
Ivi
Miranza Clínica Muiños
Padrón ortodoncia
Quirón Salud
Varos

Churches & Religious Organizations in Candelaria

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Basilica Nuestra Señora de Candelaria
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Las Nieves
Ermita de San Blas
Ermita del Rosario
Ermita del Socorro
Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad
Iglesia de San Isidro
Iglesia de San José
Iglesia de San Juanito
Iglesia de Santa Ana
Iglesia del Socorro
Sa Am Centro Bionergético
Salón del reino de los Testigos Cristianos de Jehova
San Pablo

Quick Facts

Timezone
Atlantic/Canary

🇪🇸 About Spain

Capital Madrid
Population 46,723,749
Area 504,782 km²
GDP (USD) $1,619,481,980,720
GDP per capita $33,493
HDI 0.911
Life expectancy 83.9 years
Internet users 95.5%
Urban population 80.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
Calling code +34
TLD .es
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Spain

32 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Epiphany Día de Reyes / Epifanía del Señor
Feb 28 Day of Andalucía Día de Andalucía
Mar 1 Day of the Balearic Islands Dia de les Illes Balears
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 6 Easter Monday Lunes de Pascua
Apr 23 Castile and León Day Día de Castilla y León
Apr 23 Day of Aragón San Jorge (Día de Aragón)
May 1 Labour Day Fiesta del trabajo
May 2 Day of Madrid Fiesta de la Comunidad de Madrid
May 17 Galician Literature Day Día das Letras Galegas
May 30 Day of the Canary Islands Día de Canarias
May 31 Day of Castilla-La Mancha Día de la Región Castilla-La Mancha
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 9 Day of La Rioja Día de La Rioja
Jun 9 Day of Murcia Día de la Región de Murcia
Jun 24 St. John's Day Sant Joan
Jul 25 Santiago Apóstol Santiago Apóstol
Jul 28 Day of the Cantabrian Institutions Día de las Instituciones de Cantabria
Aug 15 Assumption Asunción
Sep 8 Day of Asturias Día de Asturias
Sep 8 Day of Extremadura Día de Extremadura
Sep 11 National Day of Catalonia Diada Nacional de Catalunya
Sep 15 Feast of Our Lady of Bien Aparecida Festividad de la Bien Aparecida
Oct 9 Day of the Valencian Community Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana
Oct 12 National Day of Spain Fiesta Nacional de España
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de todos los Santos
Dec 6 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Feast of Saint Stephen

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Frequently Asked Questions About Candelaria

What is the population of Candelaria?

Candelaria has a population of 24,319 residents and is located in Spain. The population density is 1,069 people per square mile, spread across 22.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Candelaria expensive to live in?

The median household income is $33,493, 55% below the national average of $75,149.

What is the weather like in Candelaria?

Candelaria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 308 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.4 inches.

How is the job market in Candelaria?

There are 1,848 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Arafo 5,375 pop · 3.2 mi Güimar 17,662 pop · 3.9 mi La Victoria de Acentejo 9,040 pop · 7.6 mi La Matanza de Acentejo 7,709 pop · 8.1 mi Sauzal 8,172 pop · 8.2 mi Santa Úrsula 14,013 pop · 8.6 mi Tacoronte 23,562 pop · 8.7 mi Fasnia 2,777 pop · 9.1 mi La Orotava 41,833 pop · 9.5 mi La Laguna 150,661 pop · 9.6 mi Santa Cruz de Tenerife 211,359 pop · 10.6 mi Puerto de la Cruz 32,219 pop · 11.6 mi Tegueste 10,666 pop · 11.7 mi Los Realejos 36,405 pop · 12.9 mi
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